Marfan Syndrome
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Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects connective tissue. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels and other organs. One of these proteins is fibrillin. A problem with the fibrillin gene causes Marfan syndrome.
Marfan syndrome can be mild to severe, and the symptoms can vary. People with Marfan syndrome are often very tall, thin and loose jointed. Most people with Marfan syndrome have heart and blood vessel problems, such as a weakness in the aorta or heart valves that leak. They may also have problems with their bones, eyes, skin, nervous system and lungs.
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Marfan Syndrome | Medicues
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Rheumatology Article - Marfan Syndrome
mdlinx.com — “Spinal imaging contributes to the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Health Leader - Marfan Syndrome
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “There are certain physical features that are considered typical markers for Marfan syndrome, a disorder of the connective tissue that can have deadly consequences. Skeletal traits include an arm span greater than height, flexible joints throughout the body and certain facial features such as a long, thin face and deep set eyes. People also tend to be unusually tall.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
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She had none of the features of Marfan Syndrome. Instead she had the silent/deadly feature: an aorta set to rupture. http://bit.ly/dBEBsz
YouTube - Marfan's Syndrome
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Marfan Syndrome -- A Frequently Undiagnosed Genetic Disorder
medicalnewstoday.com — “Did you know approximately 200,000 Americans have Marfan syndrome or a related disorder, yet experts say that about half of those are not diagnosed? The National Marfan Foundation is committed to” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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My WebMD: Living with Marfan Syndrome
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Marfan syndrome - Treatment & Care - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes connective tissues?which provide substance, shape and support to many parts of the body?to be weaker than they should be. Marfan often weakens the aorta (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body), creating the risk of an aortic tear, leak or aneurysm.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
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The most serious heart problem linked to Marfan syndrome is aortic dilation—the aorta enlarges & weakens: http://t.co/LJljZMyT
Marfan syndrome - Treatment & Care - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes connective tissues?which provide substance, shape and support to many parts of the body?to be weaker than they should be. Marfan often weakens the aorta (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body), creating the risk of an aortic tear, leak or aneurysm.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
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Some kids who have Marfan syndrome need surgery to repair a chest that sinks in (concave) or sticks out (convex): http://t.co/nlzjqODf
Marfan syndrome - Tests - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes connective tissues?which provide substance, shape and support to many parts of the body?to be weaker than they should be. Marfan often weakens the aorta (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body), creating the risk of an aortic tear, leak or aneurysm.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
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Symptoms of Marfan syndrome don’t usually appear until a child reaches the teen years or even young adulthood: http://t.co/tHCSzPhQ
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What is Marfan Syndrome? Dr. Dianna Milewicz, director of medical genetics at the medical school, explains: http://bit.ly/dkrQSw
Marfan Syndrome Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
medicinenet.com — “Read about Marfan syndrome, a hereditary condition affecting connective tissue. A person with Marfan syndrome may have symptoms like dislocation of one or both lenses of the eye; a protruding or indented breastbone; scoliosis; flat feet; aortic dilatation; and more.” View full resource at medicinenet.com
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Research Sheds Light On Aortic Aneurysm Growth, Treatment In Marfan Syndrome
medicalnewstoday.com — “The Johns Hopkins researchers who first showed that the commonly used blood pressure drug losartan may help prevent life-threatening aneurysms of the aorta in patients with Marfan syndrome have no” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Families Seek Answers About Marfan Syndrome At Annual Conference
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